Order Barring Disclosure of Witness Statements under UAPA Must Record Reasons for Each Witness: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has issued an important clarification on the manner in which courts must exercise powers under Section 44, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act while restricting disclosure of witness statements. The Court held that any such order must separately examine the materials relating to each witness and must clearly record reasons for treating them as protected witnesses. The ruling came while allowing a criminal petition filed by accused persons…
